July 3, 2014
NAAA Wishes You a Happy Independence Day! |
| NAAA Comments in Opposition to EPA Proposed Buffer Zones for Five Insecticides for Pacific Northwest Salmon Waters |
| NAAA submitted comments today opposing an EPA proposed stipulated injunction that would reinstitute streamside, no-spray buffer zones in an attempt to protect endangered or threatened Pacific salmon and steelhead in California, Oregon and Washington State for the five broad-spectrum insecticides of carbaryl, chlorpyrifos, diazinon, malathion and methomyl. The buffers proposed would prohibit aerial pesticide applications within 300 feet of a salmon stream and ground application within 60 feet of a salmon stream. Read More |
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| Larry Roth, an Operation S.A.F.E. Originator, Passes |
Lawrence O. “Larry” Roth, the R in the original WRK Inc. and one of the creators of the equipment and procedures that formed the basis for NAAA’s Operation S.A.F.E. program, passed away June 28. Read More |
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| NAAA Cover Crops Webinar Now Available On Demand |
Last month NAAA and Practical Farmers of Iowa hosted the webinar, “Successfully Aerially Seeding Cover Crops.” In it, NAAA pilot member Brian Berst and two Midwest cover crop consultants shared their insights and strategies for effectively seeding cover crops by air. Approximately 40 members participated in the live event. The good news for those who missed it is the webinar is available on demand. Read More |
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| New AD Issued on Certain P&WC PT6A Engines |
| On July 1, 2014, the FAA published a new Airworthiness Directive (AD) 2014-11-05 applicable to certain Pratt & Whitney Canada Corp. (P&WC) turboprop engines. This proposal would require installation of a reinforcement liner to the power turbine (PT) containment ring. Read More |
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| Save the Date: NAAA, WNAAA, NAAREF Board Meetings: Oct. 10-12 |
| The Westin Long Beach in Long Beach, Calif., will host the fall board meetings of the NAAA, WNAAA and NAAREF Boards of Directors Oct. 10-12, with some meetings beginning on Oct. 9. All meetings are open to NAAA members. If you’re interested in attending, please email Lindsay Barber for a tentative schedule. Read More |
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| Donate an Auction Item to Help Raise Money for NAAA & WNAAA |
| We’re already half way through 2014 and the NAAA Annual Convention & Exposition is quickly approaching. We look forward to seeing you from Dec. 8–11 in Louisville. It’s never too early to donate an item for the Live and Silent Auction; the earlier you donate, the more advertising you’ll receive on the NAAA website and in NAAA publications. Support the aerial application industry by donating an auction item to NAAA, WNAAA or both organizations. Read More |
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